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YC56 VBL

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,457 mi
Last recorded168,457 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 168,457 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 165,674 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 106,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 100,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,758 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 95,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 89,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 86,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 76,849 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,262 miles

Cuts to offside front tyre inner sidewall not to cords

Deep cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not to cords

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 68,262 miles

Cuts to offside front tyre inner sidewall not to cords

Deep cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,556 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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YC56 VBL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 111,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC56 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC56 VBL registered?

YC56 VBL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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